Tomorrow is forecast to be nearly the same temperature as today.
Nowcast as of 6:24 PM MDT on October 11, 2008
Now
Numerous showers and thunderstorms will continue to move to the northeast at 45 to 50 mph from new mexicos south central mountains eastward and northeastward across the eastern plains. Stronger thunderstorms will produce wind gusts around 50 mph with small hail...rain at rates up to 1 inch per hour and dangerous cloud to ground lightning. Some thunderstorms may turn severe with large hail and damaging winds. Through 830 PM...most of the activity will favor Chaves County northeastward to around Clayton. This includes I- 40 in Quay County.
Forecast for Far Northeast Plains
Updated: 4:49 PM MDT on October 11, 2008
Wind Advisory in effect until 9 PM MDT this evening...
Severe Thunderstorm Watch 916 in effect until 8 PM MDT this evening...
Tonight
Windy. Showers and thunderstorms. Some thunderstorms may be severe with large hail and damaging winds in the evening. Lows in the 50s. South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts to around 45 mph.
Sunday
Windy. Numerous showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 60s to lower 70s. South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts to around 45 mph.
Tornado Watch 918 is in effect until 100 am MDT for the following locations
Nm . New Mexico counties included are
Chaves Curry De Baca Guadalupe Harding Mora Quay Roosevelt San Miguel Union
Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Statement as of 6:03 PM MDT on October 11, 2008
Severe Thunderstorm Watch 916 remains in effect until 800 PM MDT
Nm . New Mexico counties included are
Bernalillo Colfax De Baca Guadalupe Harding Lincoln Los Alamos Mora Quay Rio Arriba Sandoval San Miguel Santa Fe Socorro Taos Torrance Union Valencia
Wind Advisory
Statement as of 11:54 AM MDT on October 11, 2008
... Wind Advisory remains in effect until 9 PM MDT this evening...
A Wind Advisory remains in effect until 9 PM MDT this evening.
Southwest winds of 25 to 35 mph with gusts to about 50 mph will continue into early this evening. The strongest winds speeds are expected from the eastern slopes of the Sandia and Manzano Mountains eastward across the Central High plains and northeast Highlands. Strong cross winds will impact the Interstate 25 and 40 corridors.
Motorists should exercise caution while driving in the Wind Advisory area. Sudden gusts of wind may cause you to lose control of your vehicle. Extra attention should be given to cross winds.